Nicholas Chase

Not the result I wanted, but plenty of lessons learned.

Swim: Solid. Got into the front group and stayed there. Nothing to complain about here.

Bike: This is where things went sideways. I went too hard on the first climb trying to stay with the leaders, and paid for it in the second half. My power dropped significantly in the last 30km. Need to be smarter about pacing in the mountains.

Run: With the bike effort catching up to me, the run was about damage limitation. Walked through...

Sleep is the most underrated performance enhancer. 9 hours last night and I feel like a new person.

Reflecting on my journey. From back-of-the-pack age grouper to the pro start line. Never stop believing.

Not the result I wanted, but plenty of lessons learned.

Swim: Solid. Got into the front group and stayed there. Nothing to complain about here.

Bike: This is where things went sideways. I went too hard on the first climb trying to stay with the leaders, and paid for it in the second half. My power dropped significantly in the last 30km. Need to be smarter about pacing in the mountains.

Run: With the bike effort catching up to me, the run was about damage limitation. Walked through...